HLA-Cw6 (psoriasis)
Material: Blood
Price of the study: 260 PLN
Waiting time: result after 12 working days
Booking:
Price of the study: 260 PLN
Waiting time: result after 12 working days
Booking:
- We perform the test without prior reservation only at selected intake points/hours - NOTE! Check the hours of the tests
- Badanie nie będzie wykonywane w okresie od 17.06.2025 do 22.06.2025
Preparation for the study
General
- The test material is blood.
- Pacjent nie musi być na czczo.Na ok. 30 min. przed badaniem wskazane jest wypicie szklanki wody.
Important
Samples brought from outside are not accepted for testing.
Description
HLA-Cw6 testing is performed to differentiate RA ( rheumatoid arthritis) from psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and osteoarthritis, and to differentiate between forms of psoriasis.
Psoriasis is the most common skin disease. It affects 5-10% of people worldwide, in Poland about 2%. In addition to skin lesions, it can also take on a joint form, which is extremely difficult to diagnose because of its uncharacteristic symptoms and similarity to other joint diseases.
The background of the disease is complex and not fully explained. It is known that it is an inherited disorder, the symptoms of which can be triggered by multiple external factors, such as infections, medications, stress, hormonal disorders, improper diet and stimulants.
Psoriatic arthritis does not differ significantly from other joint diseases in terms of manifestation. It usually begins with malaise, fever, pain and swelling in the joints. We may experience periods of improvement and aggravation of the condition. In 50-70% of patients, the inflammation affects several small joints. In women, the disease can mimic rheumatoid arthritis. In men, complaints are concentrated mainly in the hip and spine joints. Inflammation of ligament attachments and tendons, especially the Achilles tendon, is common.
Skin manifestations: papules, pustules, eruptions with characteristic silvery scales, scaly macular lesions, inflammatory lesions, occupying large areas of skin, nail "thimble-like, spot bleeding.
Joint symptoms: tendonitis, mainly Achilles tendonitis, "sausage-like" toes, stiffness, pain, swelling and soreness around the joints, pain in one or more joints at the same time, difficulty moving, nighttime back pain, morning stiffness, fatigue.
Other symptoms: inflammation of the eye, inflammation of the ascending aorta, elevated indices: ESR, CRP, IgA, negative serum rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies
The test should be performed if:
- psoriasis has a family history
- joint pain of unknown etiology
- tendonitis is present
- recurrent skin symptoms appear
Psoriasis is the most common skin disease. It affects 5-10% of people worldwide, in Poland about 2%. In addition to skin lesions, it can also take on a joint form, which is extremely difficult to diagnose because of its uncharacteristic symptoms and similarity to other joint diseases.
The background of the disease is complex and not fully explained. It is known that it is an inherited disorder, the symptoms of which can be triggered by multiple external factors, such as infections, medications, stress, hormonal disorders, improper diet and stimulants.
Psoriatic arthritis does not differ significantly from other joint diseases in terms of manifestation. It usually begins with malaise, fever, pain and swelling in the joints. We may experience periods of improvement and aggravation of the condition. In 50-70% of patients, the inflammation affects several small joints. In women, the disease can mimic rheumatoid arthritis. In men, complaints are concentrated mainly in the hip and spine joints. Inflammation of ligament attachments and tendons, especially the Achilles tendon, is common.
Skin manifestations: papules, pustules, eruptions with characteristic silvery scales, scaly macular lesions, inflammatory lesions, occupying large areas of skin, nail "thimble-like, spot bleeding.
Joint symptoms: tendonitis, mainly Achilles tendonitis, "sausage-like" toes, stiffness, pain, swelling and soreness around the joints, pain in one or more joints at the same time, difficulty moving, nighttime back pain, morning stiffness, fatigue.
Other symptoms: inflammation of the eye, inflammation of the ascending aorta, elevated indices: ESR, CRP, IgA, negative serum rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies
The test should be performed if:
- psoriasis has a family history
- joint pain of unknown etiology
- tendonitis is present
- recurrent skin symptoms appear
Development and preparation of material (applies to contractors only)
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psoriasis, Cv6
